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YC07 WVG

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,081 mi
Last recorded164,081 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 WVG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 164,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 154,740 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 148,894 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 142,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 135,404 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 130,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 126,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 126,343 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 118,316 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 107,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 99,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 99,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,293 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 88,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,672 miles

N/s/r tyre has small cut/split on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear tyres low on tread 3.2-3.6mm

Stone Chips on windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2013 67,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,299 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 34,890 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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YC07 WVG is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC07 WVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC07 WVG registered?

YC07 WVG is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is YC07 WVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 WVG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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